Bigger guys here on cpap machine.

[Raww]

i see, i got mine adjusted by a professional and its a resmed airsense

Same. Although as I lost weight - my apnea changed and I had to reduce the pressure so it didn't feel like it was trying to turn me into a party balloon.

I did that myself - there are guides online that show you how to do it - depending on the machine.

 

[Raww]

I have ResMed AirSense 10 and 11. Not a huge difference between them. The 11 is the latest model, it's been out for a few years now, so you might be able to find some used ones on the market. If not, the 10's are as the people have upgraded to the 11's.

As a note - the ResMed AirMini is a travel version - it works - sorta. I travel for work and have one just so I don't have to pack the big one and carry it around. But it's not a full featured cpap. It is louder, doesn't have the same auto pressure adjusting.

If you need one - just keep in mind that it's really for temporary use.

So which newer one is the best? I need to update mine its super old

 

[Adi18]

So which newer one is the best? I need to update mine its super old

Honestly it's a medical device, they're pretty rigorously tested. I have a respironics system 1 as my backup, it was my first machine, I bought it off ebay used, then finally approved for one and got the airsense. Using it, I couldn't tell the difference. The big question is between an auto pap and fixed air cpap. Pretty much the standard where I am is risperonics, but that probably has more to do with they were the cheapest bidder than anything else.

 

[Juicedhead]

I use the resmed auto sense 11 with a F40 full face mask and a chin strap.

I'm not a bigger guy, well maybe fat lol

My advice is when you first start don't force yourself to use it, ease into it slowly so you get a good experience. I used to play with my phone wearing the mask until I forgot I was breathing or wearing a mask and go to sleep after that.

I'm convinced people gatekeep all the good shit lol like SSRIs, CPAP machines and steroids.

I love my CPAP machine. I even nap with it.

dude it took me months to finally get it! Saw the doc had a sleep study and waited like 2 freaking months for them to finally call me to come get the machine. My insurance covered it 100% so maybe thats why it took so long. But my sleep study was so bad the doc said he was going to expedient the process and still took months. I was thnking wtf is this shit its not like im trying to get fucking oxycodone or some shit. Its crazy how long the process is to get this machine.

 

[Badsanta]

Yeah, the CPAP is one of the best decisions I have made ever. I struggled to wear for about a month. Then the flow got dialed in and I have worn it every night since for 4 plus years. I use the pillow with the nostril nubs that the hose attaches at the top of your head. It is getting old and not working as well. I bought a travel one as well. TRT and CPAP best decisions.

 

[Photon]

So which newer one is the best? I need to update mine its super old

Resmed airsense 10/11.
They use the same algorithm AFAIK.
Ones just slightly bigger than the other..nit picking imo.

 

[bananafeet]

dude it took me months to finally get it! Saw the doc had a sleep study and waited like 2 freaking months for them to finally call me to come get the machine. My insurance covered it 100% so maybe thats why it took so long. But my sleep study was so bad the doc said he was going to expedient the process and still took months. I was thnking wtf is this shit its not like im trying to get fucking oxycodone or some shit. Its crazy how long the process is to get this machine.

Don't let people get into your head about CPAP machines. When you get a good night's sleep with it you won't look back.

I just bought mine cash because I couldn't be bothered dealing with the process.

 

[Juicedhead]

So ive been waking up almost every hour through out the night wearing my mask. My doc lowered the pressure but not difference. Anyone have any ideas why this is happening?

 

[RockyP]

So ive been waking up almost every hour through out the night wearing my mask. My doc lowered the pressure but not difference. Anyone have any ideas why this is happening?

Are you on continuous or auto? How’s the mask seal? This happened to me on auto and I needed to go in house for a full study for them to calibrate my pressures. Took months wait but was finally worth it once it was squared away.

 

[Juicedhead]

Are you on continuous or auto? How’s the mask seal? This happened to me on auto and I needed to go in house for a full study for them to calibrate my pressures. Took months wait but was finally worth it once it was squared away.

its an auto. The mask seal is good. My doc is supposed to call me tomorrow about it.

 

[RockyP]

its an auto. The mask seal is good. My doc is supposed to call me tomorrow about it.

Mine was on auto and it kept waking me up. I felt like I was sucking on the exhaust of a 747. Switched to continuous at a set pressure and changed everything. Hope it works out. My sleep doc told me 15% of people don’t tolerate the auto but the insurance defaults to it cus it’s cheaper and they don’t want to pay for everyone to have an overnight sleep study in the hospital for calibration.

 

[bananafeet]

Mine was on auto and it kept waking me up. I felt like I was sucking on the exhaust of a 747. Switched to continuous at a set pressure and changed everything. Hope it works out. My sleep doc told me 15% of people don’t tolerate the auto but the insurance defaults to it cus it’s cheaper and they don’t want to pay for everyone to have an overnight sleep study in the hospital for calibration.

Interesting
I just adjusted mine by myself until I felt comfy.

I've set it to 10-16 auto set with the release pressure option enabled.

I had some expert look at it and said my setting were good.

Usually it ramps up because you are experiencing an apnea.... Maybe the lower setting needs to be increased a bit. I have a Resmed Autosense 11.

 

[RockyP]

Interesting
I just adjusted mine by myself until I felt comfy.

I've set it to 10-16 auto set with the release pressure option enabled.

I had some expert look at it and said my setting were good.

Usually it ramps up because you are experiencing an apnea.... Maybe the lower setting needs to be increased a bit. I have a Resmed Autosense 11.

I’m sure I could have troubleshot it myself but I was so pissed off about the whole thing the doc immediately said to get the in house study. He was also wondering if anything else was going on besides OSA so the full sleep study ruled that out. I’m cruising on pressure of 10 and works like a charm. But some of these have different ramp settings and they can be too strong and wake you up.

 

[Juicedhead]

I’m sure I could have troubleshot it myself but I was so pissed off about the whole thing the doc immediately said to get the in house study. He was also wondering if anything else was going on besides OSA so the full sleep study ruled that out. I’m cruising on pressure of 10 and works like a charm. But some of these have different ramp settings and they can be too strong and wake you up.

I think this is what is happeneing. When I have a bad episode it ramps up and wakes me up.

 

[Badsanta]

I think this is what is happeneing. When I have a bad episode it ramps up and wakes me up.

Interesting thought. My sleep has been erratic probably the last 6 months. My machine is about 5 years old and seems like it just blows constantly. I didn't think about it being my machine disrupting my sleep.

 

[RockyP]

Interesting thought. My sleep has been erratic probably the last 6 months. My machine is about 5 years old and seems like it just blows constantly. I didn't think about it being my machine disrupting my sleep.

Insurance may well cover an upgraded / updated machine. The tech is much better nowadays